Matthew 25:10 “But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Th…”

Matthew 25:10

But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

World English Bible

While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

American Standard Version

And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.

Geneva Bible 1599

And while they went to bye, the bridegrome came: and they that were readie, went in with him to the wedding, and the gate was shut.

Darby Translation

But as they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and the [ones that were] ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

Young's Literal Translation

'And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the marriage-feasts, and the door was shut;

Bible in Basic English

And while they went to get oil, the master came; and those who were ready went in with him to the feast: and the door was shut.

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Cross references

“the bridegroom”

Matthew 25:6 Revelation 22:20 Revelation 1:7 Revelation 22:12

Matthew 25:6 · BSB

At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

Revelation 22:20 · BSB

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Revelation 1:7 · BSB

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Revelation 22:12 · BSB

“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

“they”

1 Peter 1:13 2 Timothy 4:8 Matthew 25:20–23 Colossians 1:12 Amos 8:12 Amos 8:13

1 Peter 1:13 · BSB

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Matthew 25:20–23 · BSB

The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’

Colossians 1:12 · BSB

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

Amos 8:12 · BSB

People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it.

Amos 8:13 · BSB

In that day the lovely young women— the young men as well— will faint from thirst.

“and the”

Luke 13:25 Genesis 7:16 Psalm 95:11 Numbers 14:28–34 Hebrews 3:18 Hebrews 3:19

Luke 13:25 · BSB

After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’

Genesis 7:16 · BSB

And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in.

Psalm 95:11 · BSB

So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”

Numbers 14:28–34 · BSB

So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say.

Hebrews 3:18 · BSB

And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed?

Hebrews 3:19 · BSB

So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.

Also

Matthew 24:44

Matthew 24:44 · BSB

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

11Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’

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